Receiving Inspector

Landing Gear Technologies is an FAA Certified Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gears and components. We believe a company can only be as good as the employees that stand behind it and in this constantly growing industry we are always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a dependable detail-oriented Receiving Inspector to join our team. This position plays an important role in the front-end quality and material control process by verifying incoming parts reviewing documentation identifying discrepancies creating and processing repair records and supporting the accurate movement of components through our facility.

The ideal candidate will have aviation material experience (preferred) strong attention to detail computer/ERP system experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced repair station environment.

Position Summary

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for inspecting verifying documenting and processing incoming aircraft components parts materials and customer units in accordance with company procedures customer requirements and applicable regulatory standards. This role supports receiving shipping inventory movement work order creation purchase order/repair order processing and coordination with Quality Production Engineering Customer Service Purchasing and Shipping departments.

The Receiving Inspector helps ensure that parts and components entering the facility are properly identified documented protected routed and controlled before being released into the repair process.

Key Responsibilities

Receive unbox and inspect incoming aircraft components landing gear assemblies piece parts materials and customer units in accordance with company receiving procedures.

Verify part numbers serial numbers quantities condition markings traceability customer paperwork shipping documents purchase orders repair orders and other applicable documentation.

Perform preliminary visual inspections for obvious damage shipping damage improper packaging missing documentation incorrect part identification or other discrepancies.

Review certificates tags customer documents vendor documents and supporting paperwork to confirm compliance with company customer FAA/EASA and internal quality requirements.

Create update and process records in Quantum or other applicable ERP/business systems.

Create and support Repair Orders Purchase Orders Work Orders receiving records and related documentation as required.

Photograph incoming units parts packaging and/or discrepancies when required and attach documentation to the applicable work order or system record.

Scan upload file and maintain receiving documentation in accordance with company procedures and record retention requirements.

Identify and communicate receiving discrepancies documentation issues damaged parts missing information or customer/vendor concerns to the appropriate department.

Coordinate with Quality Engineering Customer Service Planning Purchasing Production and Shipping to resolve receiving issues and release units into the repair process.

Route accepted parts units and materials to designated inspection production quarantine hold stock or staging areas as required.

Maintain proper storage segregation labeling and handling of components materials and documentation.

Support customer holds quality holds engineering holds material holds and other controlled status conditions.

Assist with shipping and outbound processing as needed including verification of part numbers documentation packaging shipping instructions and carrier coordination.

Load unload move and stage parts crates pallets and materials using proper material handling methods.

Operate forklifts pallet jacks and other material handling equipment when authorized and required.

Support inventory audits cycle counts warehouse organization and general material control activities.

Handle urgent internal and external customer requests in a timely and professional manner.

Maintain a clean safe organized and compliant work area.

Follow all company policies quality procedures safety requirements environmental requirements and applicable regulatory standards.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within Receiving Shipping Quality and Operations.

Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in shipping receiving warehouse aviation materials inspection logistics or a related technical environment preferred.

Aviation parts component MRO repair station or aerospace material experience preferred.

Basic understanding of part numbers serial numbers material traceability shipping documentation and receiving inspection practices.

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and general data entry.

Ability to read understand and process shipping documents purchase orders repair orders work orders certificates tags and basic technical documentation.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation errors part discrepancies and visual damage.

Ability to communicate professionally with internal departments customers vendors and carriers when required.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

Dependable punctual organized and able to complete assigned tasks with limited supervision.

Ability to follow written procedures verbal instructions and company quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in an FAA Part 145 repair station aviation MRO aerospace warehouse or component repair environment.

Experience using Quantum or another aviation ERP/MRP system.

Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.

Experience creating or processing Repair Orders Purchase Orders Work Orders or receiving transactions.

Knowledge of FAA/EASA documentation traceability component tags certificates and aviation material control.

Hazmat HAZCOM or general hazardous material shipping/handling knowledge.

Experience with inventory control cycle counts shipping coordination and material staging.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Professional communication skills.

Good judgment when identifying and escalating discrepancies.

Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality Production Engineering Customer Service Purchasing and Shipping.

Strong organizational skills and follow-through.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and urgent operational needs.

Accountability dependability and a team-oriented attitude.

Commitment to safety compliance and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand walk bend stoop kneel crouch reach and sit for extended periods.

Ability to use hands and fingers to handle parts paperwork tools equipment and computer systems.

Ability to lift carry push or move up to 50 pounds as needed.

Ability to work around aircraft components crates pallets forklifts warehouse equipment and shop activity.

Ability to work in a fast-paced repair station and warehouse environment.

Work Environment

This position is performed on-site in a repair station receiving warehouse and production-support environment. The role may require interaction with aircraft components landing gear assemblies crates pallets shipping materials documentation ERP systems and multiple internal departments.